How To Fix 3F135 - & budget(s) locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 135

• Message text: & budget(s) locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F135 - & budget(s) locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message 3F135 typically indicates that a budget is locked by another user, which prevents you from making changes or postings related to that budget. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), where budget management is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently accessing or modifying the budget, which locks it for other users.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves budget changes is still in progress, causing the lock.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly.
  User Session: A user may have an open session that is holding the lock on the budget.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. You can see which user is holding the lock and the associated object.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is locking the budget, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Release the Lock: If necessary and if you have the appropriate permissions, you can manually release the lock in transaction SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt the other user's work.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  System Administrator: If the issue persists, contact your SAP system administrator for further assistance. They may need to investigate deeper into the system logs or configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locked entries.
  SM37: To check for background jobs that may be causing locks.
  SE11: To check the database table for budget-related entries if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on budget management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly manage budget entries and understand the implications of concurrent access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3F135 and manage budget locks effectively in SAP.